Roosevelt's Little White House State Historic Site

Share Georgia!

Roosevelt's Little White House

1 of 4

Roosevelt's Little White House museum

2 of 4

Roosevelt's Little White House

3 of 4

Roosevelt's Little White House

4 of 4

Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, prior to being inaugurated as president in 1933. He first came to Warm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a cure for the infantile paralysis (polio) that had struck him in 1921. Swimming in the warm, buoyant spring waters brought him no miracle cure, but it did bring improvement. During FDR's presidency and the Great Depression, he developed many New Deal Programs (such as the Rural Electrification Administration) based upon his experiences in this small town.

While posing for a portrait on April 12, 1945, FDR suffered a stroke and died a short while later. Today, the unfinished portrait is featured in a new museum that showcases many exhibits, including FDR's 1938 Ford convertible with hand controls, his Fireside Chats playing over a 1930s radio, his stagecoach and a theater. Visitors can tour FDR's home, which has been carefully preserved very much as he left it.

Events

77nd Commemorative Ceremony for FDR

04/12/2017 - 04/12/2017

Tribute to America's only four time elected president with a keynote speaker, USMC Color Guard and US Army band. We will pay tribute to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on the anniversary of his death at the Little White House. This event includes a U.S. Marine Color Guard and Fort Benning Army Band as well.

Join actress Carol Cain as she portrays Rosie the Riveter in three performances. Rosie represents the American women who worked in factories during World War II producing munitions, planes, tanks and war supplies. Performances at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.

Join us for a story of Georgia's Warm Springs, one of the seven natural wonders in Georgia. This presentation will cover the history of the water from ancient times and their use by native Americans through the FDR era and beyond.

Bob Anzuoni of the Ft Gordon Signal Corps Museum will present a paratroopers view of the largest airdrop of soldiers in history. Joni Melillo will display memorabilia from Merrill's Marauder Vincent Melillo. FDR portrayer James Fowler will speak in the theater on the conditions of the war.

FDR portrayer James Fowler will recite the "Day of Infamy" speech declaring that a state of war exists sending the United States into WWII. Performances will be held at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. View the US Signal Corps Pearl Harbor exhibit.

About GeorgiaWelcome to Georgia's official tourism website &dash; a place for you to discover and plan your next Georgia vacation. Not sure where to start? Try our Georgia Explorer.1-800-VISIT GA(847-4842)